What people say about working with John
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“Working with John on our MP [management presentation— resulting in the $6.5 billion merger between Blue Triton Brands and Primo Water] helped sharpen and structure our story in a way that made it both more compelling and interesting. He helped us tell a better collective story but also coached us to deliver our individual stories in a much more authentic, down-to-earth way than we would have if we’d been left to our own devices. Your tough love feedback landed well and steered us to a more successful presentation."
—Joey Bergstein, CEO, 1440 Foods, (former) CEO of Blue Triton Brands
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“To a person, all 13 of us really enjoyed the experience of working with you. Very impactful!
A+ for the 1:1 coaching. You’ve got 13 people who are going to look at things very differently from now on every time they present.”
— Tim York, Chief Growth Officer & Governing Board Chair
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“John recently hosted a webinar on public speaking skills for our 2400 members. The event was a complete success. John was engaging, thought-provoking, and entertaining.
I was extremely impressed by the way he customized his presentation by speaking in advance with our members about their experiences. I recommend him to any organization seeking to develop public speaking skills for their constituents.”
— Peter M. Conners, CAE, Executive Director of CFA Society Philadelphia
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“John’s ideas were so eye-opening. We keep talking about his three points and how much sense they make. If you review every less-than-persuasive presentation you've ever given and apply his clear and simple tools, you'll see how to connect better with your audience next time and speak more convincingly.”
— Principal, SHoP Architects, NYC
When you’re prepping an MP (IPO management presentation), every minute matters because the team is still working to run their business while navigating a difficult, unfamiliar, nerve-wracking process. You need a facilitator who knows what the hell they’re doing to get it done well and efficiently.
John took everyone’s concerns--the investment bankers’, the deal team’s, and the management team’s-- and synthesized them quickly so we could execute them. He helped with the wording and coached people with very distinct styles of presentation and merged them together to get the message across for a very successful sale.
—Jim Wiegmann, Operating Partner at One Rock Capital Partners, (former) CEO of OLM Food Solutions, (former) President, Boonville Road Foods, (former) President and CEO, Pro-Pet LLC
Graham Hill
Founder, Treehugger.com, LifeEdited, and The Carbonauts
Angelica Baccon
Principal, SHoP Architects
“Thanks for all your work with our team. I received very positive feedback from audience members about how impressive our folks were. As I watched and listened, it was also obvious to me which of us had attended your program and who had not – the difference was real. Thanks for making such a positive impact. Looking forward to you working with our next cohort.”
—CEO, Mid-Cap Private Equity Firm, NYC
“My tendency to ramble had stalled my career as a mid-level executive at a Fortune 50 bank. In two sessions, John taught me to prepare for crucial conversations and meetings with a simple framework for focusing. My management immediately noted significant improvement—but didn’t promote me, as promised. I signed up for more sessions, to prepare for interviews. Two months later, I landed a senior role at another bank with significantly higher compensation. I’m happy to say: John’s coaching has a compelling Return on Investment (ROI) and an enormously positive impact.”
— Director of Risk Management, Fortune 50 Bank, New Jersey
“90% of my team’s success comes from being able to talk well. Sales is ultimately about how well you can listen and speak. If you ask us how often we feel like we present poorly, the answer is about 50%. John’s clearly explained, easy-to-learn principles gave us a template for preparing for meetings, pitches, presentations, and conference calls. Everyone who’s used his methods feels better about their performance.”
— Director, Fortune 500 Financial Services Firm, NYC
“I reached out to John for last-minute help on a talk I had been invited to give. I was nervous. What I got was very different from what I expected; in fact, it was transformational. I'm grateful for it. I cannot recommend him more highly. Whenever I have a talk coming up, I reach out to sharpen how I think about what I want to say and how I say it.”
—Peter Spear, Principal at SPEAR, The brand listening company Peter Spear
“John gave us an extremely insightful and engaging public speaking workshop. He did a terrific job tailoring it to an audience of attorneys. He showed he knew many of the special ethical rules that govern how we speak to juries, and he offered excellent analysis of videos of real attorney arguments to give us concrete examples of what to do and what not to do. I'd recommend working with John for a fun and informative CLE seminar.”
— John Snow, Deputy City Attorney at Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office, Director, Legal and Trial Training
"I’m an accomplished, successful trial attorney. Yet I’ve always dreaded public speaking. I always assumed that the anxiety I've felt was my normal and that I would always dread all public speaking experiences.
After listening to "I Have Something to Say" and working with John briefly, my relationship with public speaking has changed. Instead of feeling anxious, I have courage and confidence. I know who my audience is, why I’m speaking, and how to tailor my message to focus on their needs."
— Attorney, Boise, Idaho
“John’s method allowed me to think more strategically about preparing and delivering my ideas in meetings and presentations. It’s not theoretical, it’s a structured application that I can revisit and keep learning from. I feel measurably less nervous and more secure when speaking now”
— Matt Erke, Senior Development Officer at Wildlife Conservation Society.
“John has the most original and helpful way I’ve ever heard about to prepare for a presentation. I like this guy!”
— Participant, Educational Talk for Wells Fargo Women in Technology Group
“Huge help. Had to get up to speed on new and difficult topics for university advancement - astrophysics and neuroscience - at least enough to make introductions, set the stage - and John helped with confidence, clarity and calm. Grateful.”
—Elizabeth (Keenan) Thompson, Director of Development, Foundation Relations, West Virginia University Foundation Elizabeth Keenan
Save time, money, and discomfort by learning the key skill for success. In a mere few hours, you or your team can get a permanent handle on the techniques of public speaking.